Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris When you sign up for insurance, the agent or the company you work for gives you information to review, but you may not always understand what you are reading or the information can just become overwhelming. However, knowing the details of your...
Mar 25, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris How many times have you thought about what you could have done if you only had the money to do it? One of the most challenging things for many consumers is to establish an emergency fund. Somehow, it has been long thought that it is...
Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris We have all been through a lot financially, since the pandemic hit in 2020. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The immediate concern most of us have is how much more debt we are accumulating and how we can reduce our debt...
Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris Insurance plays a huge part in your financial wellbeing. Accidents will happen and storms will come, but one way you can avoid financial ruin is to have insurance. Insurance is a contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity...
Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris The average consumer has been hit hard by the effects of the Covid19 virus. There were several relief options offered by the enactment of the Cares Act. With the pandemic still looming and heavily affecting so many across this country,...
Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris This pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty when it comes to finances. One question that has been coming to the forefront is what is going to happen with student loans? If you are a current or past student, you will want to know how to handle...
Feb 25, 2021 | News, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Southern Bancorp organizations were recently recognized by BadCredit.org for their products and services that help underserved communities build wealth. Southern Bancorp, Inc. , a bank holding company, works in tandem with Southern Bancorp Bank and Southern Bancorp...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, Safety Tips
The recent winter weather caused millions of people to have issues with their water and heat. Sadly, but not surprisingly, scam artists are using this unfortunate situation to steal money and personal financial information. The Federal Trade Commission is warning...
Feb 19, 2021 | News, Press Releases, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
LITTLE ROCK – Southern Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Bancorp, Inc. and one of the nation’s largest community development banks, is partnering with Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) development finance organization and loan...
Feb 18, 2021 | Blog, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris This has been a very difficult year for many people when it comes to finances, especially for homeowners. Foreclosures and bankruptcies are two financial events that can have a really adverse effect on your credit. Trying to avoid both of those...